Kinesiology and Health, Physical Education Teacher Education

Master of Science with Emphasis in Physical Education Teacher Education is designed for teachers who have attained their licensure for teaching physical education and want to pursue an advanced degree to further develop their professional knowledge of teaching.

Plan A (Thesis)

The Plan A option of the Master of Science degree in the area of PETE is for teachers who have attained their licensure for teaching physical education and want to pursue an advanced degree to further develop their professional knowledge of teaching. 

The PETE program of studies involves a minimum of thirty (30) total credit hours of coursework, a thesis, and a final oral examination. At least twenty-five (25) credit hours of coursework is required from the Division of Kinesiology and Health (i.e., HLED and KIN courses), which includes the ten (10) hours of general required courses.

1. Online Application (a non-refundable application fee of U.S. $50.00 is required)

2. Provide Certified and Attested Copy of Transcripts

UW must receive official transcripts (mark sheets, transcripts, exam results, diploma, etc.) for admissions. These documents must be original or certified true copies that are either sent directly from the school(s) in a sealed envelope or from a transcript evaluation agency such as World Education Services (WES) or any other evaluation agency listed as a member on the NACES website. All records should be submitted in the native language and accompanied with an official English translation.

3. Provide Official Proof of English Proficiency

The University of Wyoming accepts a variety of English proficiency exams. While the most popular are TOEFL (540 or 76 minimum for iBT), IELTS (6.5 minimum), Duolingo (110), and Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (176 minimum), other accepted exams and ways to satisfy the English Proficiency requirements are available here. Please note that some programs/departments may require higher scores than what is required by the Admissions Office.

4. Provide Proof of Financial Support

Official bank statement

5. Copy of Passport (Passport copy can be submitted via a scanned e-mail to [email protected])

6. If you are currently studying at a U.S. Institution, please provide your school’s immigration coordinator with the following details for transfer:

UW’s School Name: University of Wyoming

UW’s Campus Code: DEN214F00241000

If your school’s immigration coordinator has any questions or concerns regarding your transfer, they may contact us at 307-766-5193 or [email protected].

7. Students Coming with Family

Please fill out the Family Information Form

FILL OUT AN APPLICATION

There is a low $50 USD non-refundable application fee to apply. If this fee is submitted in the form of an international money order or a check, it must be drawn from a U.S. bank, made payable to the UW Admissions Office. Please print your full legal name on your check or money order.

DISCOVER STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The University of Wyoming offers the International Brown & Gold Commitment for eligible international freshman students. This financial support is based on your international GPA, though students will still have to provide proof of financial support.